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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.17, 19,834.98 and 8,085.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.17, 19,834.98 and 8,085.55 is: 11,158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.17 : 19,834.98 = 8,085.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.17/19,834.98 = 8,085.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.17x = 19,834.98 × 8,085.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.17x = 160,376,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,376,722.54/14,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.06

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